WHEREAS, Henry L. Christian of Varina, a dedicated farmer who touched countless lives through his commitment to providing fresh, nutritious food to the Richmond community, died on May 8, 2022; and

WHEREAS, Henry Christian was a regular presence at Richmond's 17th Street Farmers' Market and was one of the few Black produce vendors at the market; and

WHEREAS, Henry Christian had a unique impact on the Shockoe Bottom neighborhood and the Richmond area as a whole by working diligently to ensure that local residents had access to fresh fruits and vegetables; and

WHEREAS, Henry Christian lived his deep and abiding faith through his generous actions and brought joy to others through his kindness and compassion; and

WHEREAS, Henry Christian will be fondly remembered and greatly missed by numerous family members and friends; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Delegates hereby note with great sadness the loss of Henry L. Christian, a well-known member of the Richmond community; and, be it

RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to the family of Henry L. Christian as an expression of the House of Delegates' respect for his memory.